Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor

Department of Electronic Media and Film

College of Fine Arts and Communication

COFAC-N-2325

Duties

Teach media theory with an emphasis on emerging media or TV/video theory and proficiency in either script/new media writing or video/new media production.  Professional experience in media writing or production required.

Appointment

Ten-month appointment with the possibility of additional summer compensation for teaching.  Start date:  Fall 2010.

Qualifications

Appropriate terminal degree:   MFA, earned doctorate or ABD (completion of all doctoral work required by February 1, 2011).  Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher is required.   Experience and/or interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship as well as documented civic engagement efforts with students desired.  Must be able to participate in departmental and interdisciplinary curricular development in digital media.  Creative/scholarly activities, advising students, and departmental service responsibilities expected.  This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.

Department

The Electronic Media and Film Department enrolls approximately 450 majors served by 13 full-time and 16 part-time faculty.  The Department offers the undergraduate major in electronic media and film leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.  The major is divided into three tracks in film/video/digital media, radio/audio, and theory and criticism. 

Towson University

Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.  Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts.  The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events.  As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls approximately 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 63 undergraduate majors, 39 master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C.  The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 780 full-time faculty who work here.

Application Process

The review of completed applications will begin on December 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.  Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation, and an official graduate transcript to:

Electronic Media and Film Department

ATTN:  Media Theory, Writing, Production   # COFAC-N-2325

Towson University

8000 York Road, MC 103

Towson, MD  21252

OR

Email:  dmydlack@towson.edu

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.  The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone. 

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.